The Impact of Not Replacing Filter Cores in Ice Machines

The industry standard for water used in making beverages, such as milk tea, is clear, tasteless, and free from contaminants.

It should adhere to the standards of drinking water that meet the physiological needs of the human body and the criteria for active soft water in beverages.

Based on Ice Marvel Kitchen Equipment’s extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, well-known establishments like KFC, Burger King, and Starbucks use a combination of American Everpure purifiers and backflush pre-filtration systems to ensure the quality of their water.

So, what happens if you don’t replace filter cores in your ice machine?

If the ice maker‘s first-stage filter core, typically a PP cotton filter, gets clogged, large particulate impurities like sediment and rust from the water will pass through and enter the second-stage filter core, usually activated carbon. This forces the activated carbon, which isn’t designed to handle large particulate impurities, to bear an additional burden, causing it to work beyond its capacity and significantly shorten its lifespan.

This bad habit of “infrequent filter replacement” will lead to additional costs for two filter cores, or even more.

Some might think that investing in a good water purifier will solve the problem and overlook the importance of timely filter replacement. Perhaps, during a certain period, you might only need to bear the cost of replacing the PP cotton filter due to the habit of “infrequent filter replacement.” However, this habit will eventually lead to the additional cost of replacing two filter cores, or even more.

Consequently, the lifespan of all filter cores will be significantly reduced, and the ice machine’s operation will become sluggish, leading to a premature demise of the machine.

Neglecting the timely replacement of filter cores in your ice machine not only affects the quality of your ice but also increases maintenance costs and can ultimately lead to the machine’s early retirement.

It’s crucial to adhere to a regular filter replacement schedule to ensure that your ice remains pure and your ice-making equipment stays efficient.